The latest Guy Ritchie drama, Young Sherlock is a modern retelling of the Sherlock Holmes origin story. The series has quickly caught the eye of viewers with its strong cast, stylish direction and fast-paced mystery plot.
If you’ve already binged the first season and you’re wondering if there’s going to be a second, here’s everything we know so far.
What is Young Sherlock Holmes about?
Young Sherlock is about a younger Sherlock Holmes who has just been released from prison. Shortly after his release he is pulled into a disturbing murder investigation that quickly becomes something much bigger.
What begins as one case swiftly explodes into a world-wide conspiracy brimming with secrets, danger and unexpected twists. As Sherlock delves deeper, he learns hidden truths about his own family, and is forced to face parts of his past he never fully understood.
The series also includes early meetings with one of his greatest future rivals: Moriarty, setting up the ongoing rivalry.
Is Young Sherlock Cancelled or Renewed for Season 2?
As of this writing, Young Sherlock has not been officially renewed for a second season.
Should a series be renewed, streaming services like Amazon generally consider a variety of success metrics. These include total views, retention and completion rates, etc. Among these, one of the most important indicators is often the number of viewers who complete the season.
In some cases, renewal decisions are made quickly, while in others a final announcement may take weeks or even months.
So far, the show has received generally positive reviews from both critics and audiences. It’s also said to be doing well in streaming rankings in various regions, which is a good sign for the future.
The way the storyline was set up and the introduction of major characters like Moriarty, made a lot of viewers expect the series to continue after its first season.
What Might Happen in Season 2?
Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, but the Season 1 ending definitely sets up future storylines.
In the series finale, Sherlock cracks a message from his father and discovers a mysterious key. This revelation means that there are deeper secrets attached to his family history.
Later, Sherlock meets Moriarty again but decides not to tell him all he has found out, especially about the key. It builds the tension in this moment subliminally and hints at their rivalry.
Season 2, if renewed, will likely pick up these dangling plot threads, especially:
The enigma of Sherlock’s father
The origin and meaning of the key
The escalating conflict between Sherlock and Moriarty
Season 2 picks up the global conspiracy that Season 1 started.
Most of the main cast and creative team are expected to return if the show does go on.